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R706 BVV

1997 Rover 620

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

275,714 mi
Last recorded275,714 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 BVV
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 275,714 miles

both steering rack gaitors perishing

front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear road wheel damaged

oil around steering rack

oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminate

stone chip front screen

Fail 11 Dec 2010 275,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both steering rack gaitors perishing

front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside rear road wheel damaged

oil around steering rack

oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminate

stone chip front screen

Pass 30 Dec 2009 258,854 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

border line damage to nearside rear wheel inner rim

plastic skirts fitted to both outer sills

slight wear/free play in steering rack (nearside)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 247,176 miles

dampness around both rear shocks

head lamp beam patterns weak

nearside front road wheel buckled

oil leak

outer cv gaiters perished

parking brake travel long

rear number plate slightly delaminated

steering rack gaiters perished

steering rack oily

Pass 2 Jan 2008 237,192 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 237,192 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside cv gaiter perished

oil around offside of steering rack

oil leak

parking brake travel long

power steering fluid below minimum

steering rack gaiters perished

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2006 208,881 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 208,881 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

grease arround nearside outter cv gaiter

Pass 12 Nov 2005 188,216 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 188,135 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre generally worn low on inner edge

oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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R706 BVV is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 103,217 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R706 BVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R706 BVV is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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